Rina's Kookaburra Homestay
Overview
Beautiful, large, comfortable home set on 2000 sq m, on a stunning, tree-lines street, with stunning views both in the front and back. It is filled with natural light, and has large lawns in the front, a good size yard with a vegetable garden and a large, serene deck in the back ideal for relaxation or study. Our home is clean and well organized and offers enough privacy to all occupants. Lots of free parking. Ideal for people coming to work in Sydney, to visit family or tourists. Direct buses to the city and train stations, easy connectivity to Macquarie Park, Cherrybrook, Beecroft, Carlingford, Hornsby, Parramatta and Norwest as well. Close to the Koala Park and Cumberland rainforest. We have hosted students from Japan, South Korea, France, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, India, UAE, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, UK, Vietnam, Venezuela, Bolivia and Brazil.
House Rules
HOUSE RULES These guidelines are based on a number of years of hosting guests. Most of this guide is based on respect, safety and common sense. Upon your arrival, your host will go though the Homestay Rules with you, as well as provide you with a copy. It is your responsibility to read the house rules before booking. A confirmed booking is a contract and means you agree to the Homestay Rules. RESPECT – COMMUNICATION SAFETY - HYGIENE BOOKINGS: * A booking means you have read and accepted the house rules. * You abide by the booking platform policy and conditions. * I may request a government ID at check-in time for safety reasons. Do not use a fake name for bookings, or your booking might be cancelled! * Third-party bookings are not allowed CHECK-INS: * You can check-in anytime, as long as it is mutually suitable. Please advise of your arrival time in advance so I can plan my time to be home to receive you. * Checkout by 12pm. * Be on time for the check-in. If you’re running late, please get in touch with the host beforehand and ask for approval. If your flight is late, message your host before boarding. * No late check-outs without pre-approval, QUIET TIME: * You are free to go out at your leisure, but it's quiet time between 9.30 pm to 7.30 am. * The kitchen is CLOSED during quiet time. * No loud noises or use of shared areas during quiet time. * It's likely there are other guests in the home who may be sleeping and need to get up early. Please be respectful and considerate! SAFETY: * No smoking or drugs on the property. * No illegal activities in the house, including on the internet. * No visitors or guests. * Respect other residents and do not go into other people's bedrooms * No mail, food or parcels should be delivered to this address without prior consent. There are mail post boxes available locally. HYGIENE: * This is a no-shoes house for hygienic reasons. Slippers to use during your stay and a shoe rack are provided. * Cleaning fees are not included in the rent. You're responsible for tidying and cleaning up after yourself. Leave shared areas, such as the kitchen and shared bathroom, clean after use and ready for the next guest. * Wardrobes, drawers and hangers are provided. FOOD: * Light breakfast is included. It comprises of tea, coffee, bread, cereals, milk, jams and spreads. * No food or meals in bedrooms. It's unhygienic and attracts pests. Only water can be taken into the bedrooms. WASHING & DRYING: * If you stay over seven days, you can use the washing machine – 1 load per person, per week. * There is no separate dryer. Please hang clothes outside on the clothes hoist or the clothes racks under the garage if it rains. * No wet or damp clothes to be kept in the bedrooms or on furniture to avoid humidity and mould, which is unhealthy and causes property damage. UTILITIES: * Utilities are very expensive in Australia, and the room you booked is priced very low for Sydney. Please consider the environment and costs when using electricity, gas and water. Also, be considerate of others who will miss out if you use a lot of the hot water. * Turn off all lights and appliances when not in use or going out. MISSING ITEMS & DAMAGES * Breakages and damages will incur charges, as well as missing items at the end of your stay, including keys. Please do not take anything from the home, or you risk being charged with theft. GENERAL: * You only rent a bedroom and bathroom, not a full home. * If you leave, but the room is still occupied with your belongings, you are liable for its payment. * Please advise the host before booking if you have serious physical or mental health issues that might not be catered for in a typical family home environment. * You will be asked to leave if you are disrespectful and inconsiderate towards the host or other guests or continue to break the house rules. If you leave early, you forfeit your right to a refund. If you are unsure about anything, please ask me. Online translators are available if you need clarification in your language.